EASTENDERS star Jake Wood has bagged his first role as a director after leaving the soap. The 48-year-old star is best known for playing Max Branning in the BBC One soap, but he will be bowing out of Walford in the coming months.
And Jake has wasted no time in getting to grips with his next project, sharing his excitement as being behind the camera for a change.
Taking to his Instagram page, the actor shared a photo of himself proudly smiling as he holds up the slate board for a top secret project.
Jake is wrapped up warm in a beanie hat, jacket, and scarf - and his name is clearly on display next to the director prompt.
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